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For 379 reviews, this publication has graded:
  • 42% higher than the average critic
  • 27% same as the average critic
  • 31% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 1.2 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 76
Highest review score: 100 Blue Prince
Lowest review score: 30 Rocco's Island: Ring to End the Pain
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 221 out of 379
  2. Mixed: 149 out of 379
  3. Negative: 9 out of 379
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    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Paper Trail
    There’s plenty of art and craft folded into Paper Trail’s perspective-shifting gameplay. Those seeking narrative or a world to explore may find the thin story and linear level-by-level progression a bit underwhelming, but there’s more than enough satisfaction to be found in manipulating the vivid, whimsical environments and solving the intricate mazes that anyone who loves a well-tuned puzzle will likely find it a page-turner.
    • 79 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Islands of Insight
    Story fans should probably steer clear, but if you enjoy a good challenge, pick out your favorite musical playlist and settle in to explore Island of Insight’s gorgeous puzzle-lover’s paradise. Just be sure to pack accordingly, as you could be there a long, long time.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    D3AD HAND
    D3AD HAND gives a satirical twist to the Cold War, presenting players with the chance to save the world from nuclear annihilation through a fun mix of point-and-click puzzling and crafty feline wiles.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    No, I'm not a Human
    No, I’m not a Human is a masterclass in suspense that revels in the paranoia it creates. Some of the magic is lost when trying to unearth specific outcomes for this tale of cosmic horror, but for a single playthrough it’s a deeply disturbing experience where everyday traits of average people are twisted into a mine field.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Will of Arthur Flabbington
    Other than the odd puzzle frustration, The Will of Arthur Flabbington offers plenty of nostalgia, laughs and a gauntlet of inventory-based brainteasers that is sure to stretch your creative thinking when glued to your screen and keep you thoughtfully pondering when away from it.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island
    The charming Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island is a low-challenge but extremely addictive fetch quest and collectible-gathering Elysium filled with fun cartoony Greek gods to make friends with along the way.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    On Your Tail
    A dreamy Italian getaway packed with charm, mystery, and minigames, On Your Tail is the cozy escape you didn’t know you needed.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    TR-49
    Its unrelenting vagueness surely won’t be for everyone, but with TR-49 inkle expands on the growing investigative deduction subgenre with another polished and rewarding title, its added audio component providing a particularly compelling extra layer of intrigue.
    • 75 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Ghost on the Shore
    Ghost on the Shore guides you on a beautiful island hike with a spectral companion while hunting for long-forgotten family secrets that continue to live on.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Europa
    Not for those who seek challenge above all, but anyone who enjoys relaxing, contemplative experiences should feel over the moon about Europa.
    • 85 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    STASIS: BONE TOTEM
    Though cracks are visible in its impressive facade by the time the credits roll, Stasis: Bone Totem is a wildly ambitious follow-up that builds effectively on the macabre promise of its predecessors.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
    Based on Tove Jansson’s popular book series, Snufkin is a cozy, beautifully presented adventure that’s fairly short and light on challenge, but will surely please fans and newcomers alike who are eager to take a pleasant stroll among the natural wonders and quirky characters of Moominvalley.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    of the Devil
    Of the Devil: Episode 1 is an impressive expansion of the dark cyberpunk mystery first envisioned in its free debut installment. It’s sometimes held back by the devil in the details, but these are mostly minor annoyances when compared to the incredible characters and world that will draw you into its high-tech dystopia.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Lightkeeper
    The Lightkeeper’s great visuals and sound design are the strongest points of this short, tightly paced experience, making up in eerie atmosphere what it lacks in actual gameplay.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Radiolight
    With only a little interference to enjoyment, Radiolight‘s one-man production offers a supernatural 1980s mystery well worth exploring in a gorgeously detailed yet solidly creepy woodland setting.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Brilliant Coup
    Other than a few minor rough cuts, THE BRiLLiANT COUP is a fun, old-school opportunity to see if you have the makings of a master burglar to steal the largest diamond in the world.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Lake: Season's Greetings
    The Season’s Greetings DLC views Lake‘s world through very different eyes, offering reassuring familiarity while shaking things up just enough to make them fresh again. Retaining the same slow, puzzle-free style and relatable characters, it’s not for everyone but will surely feel like the perfect gift for fans of the original game.
    • 56 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Fort Solis
    Its compelling narrative and sci-fi environment make Fort Solis a welcome addition to the portfolio of thrillers that have sent us into outer space, even if this particular journey punches a little below the best in terms of emotional payoff and scare factor.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Wanderstop
    Wanderstop is a cozy game of tea-making, featuring quirky customers and a protagonist who, amusingly, would rather be sword fighting than stuck here, making tea. In general, if you enjoy farming/crafting games and admire a bit of a narrative kick, you’ll enjoy it.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip
    While Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip could’ve given players a bit more to do, its uniquely whimsical style and wacky sensibilities make it a memorable and fun cartoon platforming adventure.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Midnight Scenes: A Safe Place
    It’s come a long way since its schlocky early days, as Midnight Scenes’ fifth and best installment so far invites players to find a safe place to curl up and experience an absorbing dive into the human psyche’s darkest depths.
    • 76 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    The Real Face of a VTuber
    With an engaging array of suspects, fun trial mechanics, and some surprisingly emotional moments, The Real Face of a VTuber is worthy of that other famous visual novel courtroom series that inspired it.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club
    Emio – The Smiling Man is a haunting tale that marks a welcome return of the Famicom Detective Club series. It’s the best of the three so far and steers significantly darker than previous entries, though as a visual novel with limited gameplay, it won’t change any minds if you weren’t already on board with what’s on offer.
    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Reveil
    Reveil takes you on a thrilling nightmare journey through one man’s memories of life at the circus on a quest for truth (and missing loved ones) that will keep you on the edge of your bleacher seat.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 80 Critic Score
    Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss
    Its puzzles may leave something to be desired, but Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss legitimately feels like one of Lovecraft’s dark stories experienced first-hand.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Brassheart
    Beneath some technical flaws and a few design shortcuts, Brassheart contains an adventure game heart of gold, offering a globetrotting point-and-click battle between good and evil in glorious dieselpunk style.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Syberia - Remastered
    An upgrade in some ways and a step back in others, the remastered Syberia doesn’t quite measure up to the classic work of art that was the original, but its melancholic trip through an entropic Europe filled with automatons is still splendid enough to delight new players to the franchise.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    Sips and Sonnets
    Sips and Sonnets is an engaging, melancholy visual novel about an elderly woman with an impressive past career, operating a tea shop in her dotage and providing useful advice to her customers.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 79 Critic Score
    s.p.l.i.t
    Everything works effectively to build tension over the course of s.p.l.i.t’s grim hour-long campaign, though the learning curve in the role of a rogue hacker may be a bit much to ask for some gamers.
    • 78 Metascore
    • 78 Critic Score
    The Operator
    While player choice is largely illusory and the gameplay elements feel a bit underused, The Operator is a short but great cyberthriller that makes it fun to be the “person in the chair.”
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